FULL TIME - ARMED SECURITY OFFICER - SOUTH HOLLAND, IL

Midwest Security Forces LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Midwest Security Forces, LLC is seeking experienced Security Officers for a residential community in South Holland, IL. The role requires prior security, law enforcement, or military experience and offers full-time and part-time positions.

Responsibilities include maintaining a visible on-site presence, monitoring and reporting activities, responding to incidents, and enforcing client procedures. A valid IL PERC card is required.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid IL PERC Card required.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Security Officer experience required; police experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving history.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Pass pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to staff, residents, and visitors.
• Secure the premises and establish a friendly on-site presence.
• Observe, survey, and report activities at the assigned site.
• Remain vigilant and proactively identify security concerns.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to critical situations.
• Enforce client procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Read and write detailed reports.
• Work within a structured team environment.
• Maintain personal hygiene and a well-groomed appearance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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FULL TIME - ARMED SECURITY OFFICER - SOUTH HOLLAND, IL

OLD SECOND SOUTH HOLLAND Full Time Chicago, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1029

Midwest Security Forces is seeking highly experienced applicants to fill immediate Unarmed Security Officer positions in a residential community inSouth Holland, IL. This position requires prior unarmed security, law enforcement, or military experience. The ideal candidate will have strong observational skills, excellent operational judgment, and the ability to respond swiftly and appropriately to security threats. We have full-time and part-time positions available.
General Armed Security responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent customer service to our client's staff, residents, and visitors
• Secure the premises and establish a friendly on-site presence
• Observe, survey, and report activities at the assigned site
• Remain vigilant and proactively identify security concerns
• Respond quickly and appropriately to critical situations
• Enforce client procedures, regulations, and standards
• Must have strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Must be customer service oriented
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must have strong communication skills
• Ability to read and write detailed reports
• Ability to work within a structured team environment
• Must consistently maintain personal hygiene and a well-groomed appearance

Qualifications

• Possess at least a high school education or equivalent (GED)
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Security Officer experience required. Police experience preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving history
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from work
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check
• Must possess valid IL PERC Card

Benefits are available for Full Time employees:

• Leave: Paid holidays, Vacation/paid time off

Midwest Security Forces, LLC was formed in January 2006 when we acquired a previous security company that was local to Northwest Indiana. We provide armed and unarmed Security Officers as well as marked patrol vehicles. We started with about 30 employees and have grown the company to over 160 employees working in Illinois and Indiana. This growth is largely due to our dedicated team and our layered management structure. Midwest Security has an executive management staff with over 70 years combined experience in local law enforcement, military, and private industry.

Midwest Security clients include retail shopping centers, professional office parks, high-rise buildings, highway travel centers, industrial facilities, banks, gated residential communities, health care facilities, and more. We are proud of our long-standing relationships with our clients; Many of our clients have been with us since we began. Our hands-on approach and responsiveness to every situation is what sets us apart from others. Our executive team receives alerts 24/7 so we can respond immediately when there is an issue at an account. Midwest Security Forces is a family-owned business that personally cares about our employees and clients.

Midwest Security Forces strives to be the best provider of security services in the Midwestern United States. We aim to set the standard of excellence in the eyes of our customers, employees, and public.

Midwest Security Forces is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group.